Chandler Cox
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Position: | Fullback | ||||
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Born: | (1996-07-29) July 29, 1996 (age 28) Sandy, Utah, U.S. | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Apopka (FL) | ||||
College: | Auburn | ||||
NFL draft: | 2019 / round: 7 / pick: 233 | ||||
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Chandler Duke Cox[1] (born July 29, 1996) is a former American football fullback. He played college football at Auburn.
College career
After playing in a single-wing offense at Apopka High School, leading the team to a Florida state championship,[2] Cox committed to Auburn on June 1, 2014.[3] He played offense and special teams for Auburn. On offense, he was utilized as a blocking and receiving fullback, taking few carries over the course of his college career.[4] He was a hybrid player that spent time at the tight end, wide receiver, halfback, upback and wildcat quarterback positions.[5]
On January 2, 2017, Cox scored his first collegiate touchdown against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. In 2018, Cox had a career high four receptions for 52 yards against Washington in the season opener.[6]
Statistics
Year | Games | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||
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GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
Auburn Tigers | |||||||||||
2015 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | |
2016 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | |
2017 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 0 | |
2018 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 11 | 93 | 8.5 | 1 | |
Career | 52 | 41 | 11 | 18 | 1.6 | 3 | 26 | 237 | 9.1 | 1 |
Professional career
Cox was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[7] He made the opening roster after embracing being a blocker.[8] On January 2, 2021, Cox was waived by the Dolphins.[9]
NFL career statistics
Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
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GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
2019 | MIA | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | MIA | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 |
Totals | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 |
Personal life
Cox's father Tom played in the NFL for a part of the 1987 season.[10] His older brother Dakota also played college football and spent time in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.[11]
References
- ^ Hays, Chris (December 16, 2014). "Auburn commit Chandler Cox of Apopka is one special person". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ Perkins, Chris (May 15, 2019). "Meet Chandler Cox and Myles Gaskin, the Miami Dolphins RBs almost sure to succeed". The Athletic. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Chandler Cox, 2015 Fullback". Rivals. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (November 20, 2019). "Will Chandler Cox get 'increased opportunity' to improve Dolphins' ground game?". AL.com. Alabama Media Group. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Wingfield, Travis (April 30, 2019). "Rookie Profile: Dolphins Draft Auburn H-Back Chandler Cox". Locked On Dolphins. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Chandler Cox Overview".
- ^ Poupart, Alain (April 27, 2019). "Dolphins Select RBs Chandler Cox & Myles Gaskin With Final Picks". Miami Dolphins. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Schad, Joe (September 2, 2019). "Can Miami Dolphins' Chandler Cox wipe out three players on one play? Yeah, he can do that". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ Poupart, Alain (May 22, 2020). "Cox's Emotional Goodbye to his Father". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Hays, Chris (April 29, 2019). "Former Apopka, Auburn star Chandler Cox realizes NFL dream as draft pick of Miami Dolphins". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
External links
- Auburn Tigers bio
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